A few weeks ago on a group coaching call for my Direct Sales Virtual Academy, someone asked to be coached around quitting her full time job. Her main issue, she informed me, was that she needed the security that her job provided and that was keeping her from quitting and stepping into her direct sales [...]
From the category archives:
Manage Your Business
I love blogging (obviously) but it really can help boost your home party business with customers and recruits. I had a blog for my home party company and it helped my business to quickly grow in a short time. Most of my team was throughout the country and only a small handful were local to [...]
Many people think that business cards are a thing of the past. They have been around for years and years and haven’t really changed that much. Many, and I may even go so far as to say, Most people with internet business don’t even have one.. do you?
But here is the drill. Business cards still [...]
Networking is a Life Skill Not a Sales Skill
It isn’t a place you go…it’s a way of being. Networking is about building associations, making connections and relationships that are mutually beneficial.
Do you think of networking as an arduous activity that requires a special time, a special place, and, well… special skills?
You’re right when it comes [...]
Today is the first official day of summer! Are you and your home party business ready for this next season? I love this article by Julie Anne Jones titled “Success, Sanity and Direct Selling in the Summer Time”. Enjoy!
“I was visiting with a business associate and friend of mine last week who’s a single dad. [...]
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My husband is a CPA. In my house, April 15th is a holiday and I count down from mid-January until this day when I get him back. In honor of this special day, here’s another article he wrote to help all of us in the home party industry. After this, I don’t want to think [...]
This is the final article (click here for Tip #1 and Tip #2 and Tip #3) written by my husband Pete Lachance, CPA, who will provide some tips and tricks to help home party plan consultants reduce their taxes and make their life easier when filing their home party business taxes.
Tax Software vs. Tax Professional
Dreading [...]
This article was written by Pete Lachance. He’s a CPA with a Masters in Taxation and 10 years experience. He’s also my very useful husband who has been helping with my home party business taxes for many years.
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Like most people, I’m addicted to my morning coffee. I can’t fully function without it. What if I said, [...]
Are you considering running 2 home party businesses? Not sure what to do or if it’s possible. Deb Bixler, Home Party Business Trainer, wrote an article on this topic. She was answering a question to her about a woman wanting to join both a chocolate business and a candle business. Here’s part of her article.
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Another great article from Julie Anne Jones, a direct sales corporate consulant and trainer and an ICF accredited life and business coach. Here is a part of her article, “Why January is the Best Time for Home Parties”.
While a new year is all fresh and shiny and new, it can also seem daunting to direct sellers. [...]
Yes, you read that right. HomePartyReview.com is again offering reviews of your home party business for FREE.
Reviews are for Home Party/Party Plan companies only! Although there are many other interesting business opportunities available, to remain true to our theme, only home party businesses (those with a hostess plan as well as business opportunity) will be [...]
We are more than half way through the first month of 2010. Are you following your goals or plan for a successful 2010? Do you have a vision of where you want to be this time next year? It’s not too late to get yourself on track for a great new year.
Julie Ann Jones is one [...]
I love Facebook. It’s turned into a bit of an addiction. I’ve connected with old friends and am able to keep in touch with all my long distance friends. It’s great. So I decided why not try using it to help my Home Party Plan Business.
Then I came across this article by Jennifer Fong, Direct Sales expert and former Direct Sales CEO. The title of her article “How NOT to Use Social Media” really grabbed my attention. Here are her top 5 not-to-do’s when using Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc to boost your business….
One of the first websites that I recommend to anyone who is starting out in a home party plan business is VistaPrint.com. They have all your business supply needs… and most of it can be FREE!
This is the third of four articles (click here for Tip #1, Tip #2 and Tip #4) written by my husband Pete Lachance, CPA, who will provide some tips and tricks to help home party plan consultants reduce their taxes and make their life easier when filing their taxes.
Home Office Deduction
How would you like to [...]
This is the second of four articles (click here for Tip #1, Tip #3 and Tip #4) written by my husband Pete Lachance, CPA, who will provide some tips and tricks to help home party consultants reduce their taxes and make their life easier when filing their home party business taxes.
Auto Deductions
Auto expenses are typically [...]
It’s tax time! If you are a new or experienced home party consultant you may have some questions about taxes. In this four part series of articles (click here for Tip #2, Tip #3 and Tip #4) my husband, Pete Lachance, CPA, will provide some tips and tricks to help reduce your taxes [...]
As you look back at 2008, did you accomplish everything that you had planned? Are you where you want to be in your career or your home party business? As you head into 2009, set yourself up for success and set your goals for a productive (and prosperous) New Year.
One thing I’ve learned [...]
